Campground · Boat Landing · Oakridge Area · Hills Creek Reservoir, south of Oakridge
Packard Creek Campground
The area’s marquee lakeside spot on Hills Creek Reservoir — a full boat ramp with accessible parking, individual docks at some sites, a fishing dock, and a roped swim area, open to campers and day-trippers alike.
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Getting there & parking+
From Oakridge, Highway 58 east about 2 miles to Kitson Springs Road, 0.5 miles to Forest Road 21, then about 6 miles south on FR 21 to the campground — roughly 7.4 miles southeast of town, directly on Hills Creek Reservoir.
Before you go: this campground sits on the Forest Road 21 corridor south of Hills Creek Reservoir, an area with recent wildfire activity nearby. Check the Willamette National Forest alerts page or call the Middle Fork Ranger Station, (541) 782-2283, for current status before you head out.
Facilities & accessibility+
- Boat ramp with accessible parking
- Individual boat docks at select sites
- Fishing dock and roped swimming area
- Large covered log shelter at the group area, picnic shelter, and amphitheater
- Vault toilets and potable water
- Gray-water disposal sumps and garbage service
USFS notes most of the campground is accessible. Also worth knowing: an abundant supply of poison oak grows on-site.
Nearby attractions+
Directly on Hills Creek Reservoir, about 7 miles from Oakridge for dining, lodging, or the town’s mountain-biking scene.
Choose what brings you here
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Fees & passes+
There’s no distinctly named day-use area here — the $10/vehicle/day fee simply covers use of the campground’s boat ramp, docks, fishing dock, and swim area without an overnight stay.
Camping here
Reservations & fees+
Reservable on Recreation.gov. Check-in 2:00 p.m., check-out 12:00 p.m. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., max stay is 14 days in a 60-day window, and dogs must be leashed at all times (max 6 ft).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions +
Is there a boat launch at Packard Creek?
Yes — a full boat ramp with accessible parking directly on Hills Creek Reservoir, plus individual docks at some sites.
Can I use the boat ramp without camping overnight?
Yes — there’s a $10/vehicle/day fee to use the ramp, docks, fishing dock, and swim area without staying the night. There’s no separately-named day-use area; it’s the same facility campers use.
Can I fit an RV here?
Sites accommodate RVs, though the max length isn’t published — call ahead to confirm your rig fits.
Is it currently open?
This campground sits along Forest Road 21, an area with recent wildfire activity nearby — check the Willamette National Forest alerts page or call the Middle Fork Ranger Station, (541) 782-2283, before heading out.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, leashed at all times (max 6 ft).
